How to limit the download speed of APT?

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I am downloading a very large package and my internet connection isn't the fastest, so browsing the web at the same time is a pain. How can I limit the bandwidth apt-get uses?

score 76 · Accepted Answer · edited Sep 13 '14 at 16:57

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A trick I picked up when adjusting someone else's computer:

For temporary limits, add the -o flag to your apt-get command:

sudo apt-get -o Acquire::http::Dl-Limit=25 install <package>

For permanent throttling, create the file /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/75lowerspeed and save the following in it:
```
Acquire
{
   Queue-mode "access";
   http
   {
      Dl-Limit "25";
   };
};
```

Both methods limits apt-get to 25 kBps (kilobytes per second).

You can also use a traffic shaping program, such as wondershaper or trickle .

edited Sep 13 '14 at 16:57

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answered Jun 24 '11 at 17:53

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I was writing about `wondershaper`, but your answer is better. – enzotib Jun 24 '11 at 17:55
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so finally I beat YOU for once :-D – Rinzwind Jun 24 '11 at 17:58
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@Rinzwind - I don't know how you keep coming up with these answers, but please keep doing so! – boehj Jun 24 '11 at 18:00
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@boehj just well homed searching skillz if I may say so myself ;) – Rinzwind Jun 24 '11 at 19:10
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Well, I'm digging ur skillz my man. Keep it up! – boehj Jun 24 '11 at 19:23
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Wow This is so useful! I'd give this +10 If I could :) – Binarylife Jun 24 '11 at 19:58
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The person that gave me the 18th upvote here got me over 20k rep. Thanks! :D – Rinzwind Mar 04 '12 at 17:22
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So useful when you don't want to disturb others doing there work on-line :) – Saurav Kumar Apr 07 '14 at 10:26

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